' Versatile Platform The timer can be mounted on most standard tripods, not just this GorillaPod. Larry Towe A panning platform made from a kitchen timer
If you''re into time-lapse photography here is a way to easily build yourself an affordable panning device using some simple tools and a kitchen timer.
STEP 1
Drill a 15/64-inch hole in the center of the dial of a kitchen timer such as Ikea''s Stäm model. Insert a ¼-inch-20 set screw.
STEP 2
Drill an 11/32-inch-diameter hole in ...

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Born on July 27, 1925.

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He also appeared in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the National Theatre in 2004.
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He made numerous appearances on UK television including The Avengers, Callan, Casualty, The Bill, Minder, Doctor Who, Heartbeat and others. His film appearances include Above Us the Waves (1955), The Blue Max (1966), Prudence and the Pill (1968), Patton (1970) and Lamb (1985). Read Less

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In December 2008, Towb appeared in two episodes of the BBC soap opera EastEnders as David, Janine Butcher's fiancee.
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Harry Towb was also a regular presenter on the BBC Schools' programme You and Me featuring with Cosmo and Dibs. In the late 1970s, Towb appeared in a series of TV commercials advertising Younger's Tartan Special beer, which were shown on very heavy rotation in Scotland.<br /><br /> Harry Towb was married to the actress Diana Hoddinott for 44 years until his death. He died at his home in London from complications due to cancer. As his obituary in The Times said, "Asked, once, why he had become an actor, Harry Towb said it was because he had always wanted to be someone else." His "being fascinated by others... made him one of the finest character actors of his day," The Times continued. Towb, said one critic, "can be relied upon to add distinction to any production"." He is survived by Hoddinott and their children (Emily, Daniel and Joshua) and three granddaughters. Towb was Jewish and in 1983 recorded a documentary, Odd Men In, about Belfast's Jewish community. He would describe his interview with Belfast-born Chaim Herzog for this documentary as his proudest moment. Read Less